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Mehr to take oath Tuesday

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Newly elected Madison County Sheriff John Mehr will take over Tuesday. He will be sworn in at 10:30 a.m. along with the chief deputy and deputies of the Madison County Sheriff…

Services held for men in Pickwick boating accident

This video is no longer available. CORINTH, MISS. -- The funerals were held Monday for two men killed in a weekend boating accident on Pickwick Lake. Carey Jonathan Downs, 39, and Jeremie David Floyd, 40, were killed Saturday in an…

Henderson Fire Department receives national honor

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Henderson Fire Department has been recognized nationally for their efforts toward fire prevention, according to a release. The department is one of four in Tennessee that has earned the Life Safety Achievement Award, which recognizes…

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake strikes near Tiptonville

This video is no longer available. LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred around midnight last night about 2.5 miles northwest of Tiptonville, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake took place in the New Madrid…

Two shootings in Brownsville leave one dead

This video is no longer available. HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- One man is dead from a late night shooting in Brownsville, according to police. Brownsville police confirmed two shootings late Sunday night. The first shooting was on the 100 block…

Residents come together to "Stop the Chaos" in Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Stop the chaos was the message from church leaders to residents Thursday night hoping to find solutions to rampant violence in Jackson. Dozens of concerned residents packed Forest Heights United Methodist…

Arrest made in Dollar General burglaries

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn.- An arrest has been made in a string of Dollar General burglaries throughout McNairy County. Jonathan Matthew Hodum, 27, was arrested by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department Thursday. He is charged…

Web Extra: See more of the Thomas/Wright/Arnold forum

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gibson County Sheriff candidates Chuck Arnold, Rodney Wright and Paul Thomas answered more viewer questions on WBBJ during the 6:30 p.m. show. Election Day is Aug. 7!

Jackson Police Department more than $1 million over-budget

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars paying officers for overtime. The department as a whole went $1.27 million over budget, and now the city council has…

Children serenade seniors during sing-off

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- Thursday was an entertaining day for West Tennesseans young and old. The Laurelwood Healthcare Center hosted a sing-off for children of ages to perform their favorite songs. The kids visited the…

Kids learn about community heroes during "Parent's Day Out"

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Pre-schoolers at Englewood Baptist Church learned about the people who save lives on a daily basis. On Thursday morning, children taking part in "Parent's Day Out" were treated to community helpers…

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